In a perfect world you would be able to take over the daily work of the cattle and have your friend oversee you. Almost like an employee. Cattle are something that you need to have an intuition for. Without that you are going to need leadership. I grew up with about 120 head that we fed sileage and square bales to everyday by hand. We didn't know there was another way. Now when I put round bales in the feeder I feel like I am cheating!
You still have to be out in them to see who has pinkeye, who looks lame, and whether your herd is looking healthy. You need to understand the ailments that are frequent in your area (like Fescue Foot is here) and ways to keep them healthy. You need to make nice with all of the neighbors. Will an out cow (that is in with the neighbor's cattle) be an emergency that has to be taken care of or can it wait until the next time your neighbor sorts cattle.
I fear for you doing it so quick. Your learning curve will be with animals that are worth thousands. There's no "oops pass" that isn't costly. I think it is doable for lots of people that have a mentor.
I love having cattle. I feel at home walking among them. It makes me smile to take them bales on snowy winter mornings. Having a cow crap down the front of you is something that just happens. If those things scare you think twice. Some folks are meant to have cattle and some folks are just meant to eat them.
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